In Search of Nabi Yahya (peace be upon him) It was the summer of 2010 and we were travelling by car from Beirut to Damascus. The war had not started yet, and we couldn’t imagine then that it would. We were an unusual lot. George our...
Water is perhaps the most precious natural resource that God has blessed us with. And unfortunately, one which we take for granted all year round. Except perhaps in Ramadan. That glass of sparkling transparent liquid is what we look forward to the most as the time...
“O humankind, eat from whatever is on earth that is allowed and is pure and do not follow the footsteps of Satan. Indeed, he is your open enemy.” (The Holy Qur’an 2:168) This ayah from the holy Quran clearly states the importance of eating good and...
The human tapestry is an amazing creation. We come in all colours, shapes, sizes and forms and this diversity is the secret behind the staggering beauty of our species. Though we are not all created equal we all have it in us to be our personal...
bold jewelry which makes a statement and reflects the resilience of women who, like these pieces, combine the beauty of crystals and pearls with the strength of metal and steel.
As someone who’s been involved with the Muslim-American community at various levels — both national and grassroots — I’ve experienced a diversity of mindsets first-hand that many in the Muslim-American community have. I’ve categorized them into five mindsets — and when talking to people about these mindsets...
It would be an understatement to say that the intelligent, charismatic and humble Mohammed Ashour has brilliant educational and professional qualifications for someone his age. As the Co-Founder and CEO of Aspire Food Group, he recently won the the prestigious million-dollar Hult Prize, awarded by Bill...
Though the title of this article may be a mouthful, it reflects the complex issue of identity that thousands of Muslims minorities living in the West face; few understand the identity crisis that occurs. While in the West one becomes too foreign and alien, in Muslim-majority countries the...
The sweet smell of gardenia with a hint of lavender lingers in the air. A color palette that is pleasing to the eye reminds us of a vintage tea party. The soft sounds of Maher Zain singing “Assalamu alayka ya Rasool Allah” bring coolness to the ears....